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CrossFit’s Criticism: How Do I Eat Enough Carbs on Primal?

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By far the single most common criticism levied against paleo by CrossFitters is that it’s too damn difficult to eat enough carbs to maintain performance during workouts. There is definitely truth there. First, let’s establish something. Do CrossFitters indeed need more carbs than your average Primal bear? Yes. CrossFit workouts are intense. Your muscles need fuel to support intense movements, and they need it immediately and repeatedly. Glycogen just works better for that. It’s a matter of logistics. Glycogen is  right there in the muscle, ready to go. It’s settled, sedentary, tethered. The fatty acids we burn are unencumbered, nomadic, going where they’re needed. That’s why we call them free fatty acids. Furthermore, glycogen requires less oxygen to burn than fat. As your average CrossFit workout has you out of breath within the first minute or two, glycogen is a CrossFitter’s best friend. If you don’t believe me, perhaps this 2016 study will convince you. It was a unique one

The Big Fat Truth: Healthly Habits For Life

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  There’s a new show airing on Z Living called The Big Fat Truth , and I was invited to spread the word. Unlike some of the other weight loss reality shows, this one focuses on emotional and lifestyle changes to give people the motivation and optimism to begin a weight loss transformation. This show premiered on June 11 and airs on Sundays at 8pm ET. It has been almost a decade since I lost 30 pounds and started this blog to document my weight loss success story. That is T E N years of my life I have shared with you guys, photo-documenting the “how” behind making healthy lifestyle choices. My story starts at Davidson College: a foot injury that limited my exercise plus a typical college student lifestyle led me to a place where I was totally uncomfortable in my own skin. I hated how I looked in photos, and I tried my hardest to find clothes that were flattering. I really had no idea how much my lifestyle choices and my weight were intertwined. I figured I was just destined to be